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OpenAI continues naming chaos despite CEO acknowledging the habit
Arstechnica
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3m ago
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OpenAI introduced the GPT-4.1 model family, featuring a 1 million token context window and improved performance at a lower cost compared to its predecessors. Despite its advancements, GPT-4.1 will only be available via the developer API and not in the consumer-facing ChatGPT. OpenAI aims to streamline its model lineup, but its naming convention remains confusing. GPT-4.1 offers enhanced coding abilities and context processing but with trade-offs in tasks compared to the retiring GPT-4.5 model.
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Sam Altman: “I don’t like smart glasses.”
The Verge
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7d ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, attending the Sun Valley conference, expressed his dislike for smart glasses, even while wearing a bold pair he insisted were not smart. He hinted at promising OpenAI hardware developments without elaboration. Altman also mentioned a talent rivalry with Meta, acknowledging no conversation with Mark Zuckerberg after Meta poached some OpenAI engineers. Additionally, Altman stated feeling unrepresented by the Democratic Party, sharing his views in discussions at the conference.
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A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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22h ago
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Calvin French-Owen, a former OpenAI engineer, shared insights about his year at OpenAI, highlighting rapid growth, organizational chaos, and a startup-like culture despite its size. He described the challenges of scaling and varying coding skills within the team. French-Owen noted OpenAI's focus on both immediate and long-term safety concerns, battling misconceptions about negligence. He recounted the intense, seven-week sprint to launch Codex, reflecting on the company's secretive yet responsive culture amidst high stakes.
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Sam Altman once considered presidential run, now signals openness to Trump: Vanity Fair report
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who once joked about entering politics if Trump won the 2016 US election, has shifted his stance and shown support for Trump. Altman’s recent comments on social media highlight a change in perspective, acknowledging potential benefits under Trump’s leadership. This evolution coincides with Trump’s $500 billion AI initiative, Stargate, involving OpenAI. Altman’s stance reflects a broader trend in Silicon Valley, where tech leaders are aligning more with national policy.
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Klarna retreats from AI-only customer service push, resumes hiring amid quality concerns: Report
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Klarna Group is reducing its reliance on AI for customer service due to quality concerns, as acknowledged by CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski. Following a hiring freeze aimed at boosting AI integration and cutting costs, Klarna is now hiring for customer service roles again, emphasizing the need for human support. The company is also piloting a model allowing remote workers to handle queries. Despite these changes, Klarna continues to integrate AI into its operations and maintains its partnership with OpenAI.
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Donald Trump says open to naming Tesla CEO Elon Musk as an adviser; hints at ending EV tax credit
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Donald Trump, former US President, stated that if he were to be elected again, he would consider ending the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. He also expressed openness to naming Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role, acknowledging Musk's intelligence. Trump had sought to repeal the tax credit during his presidency, and he criticized Treasury Department rules that made it easier for automakers to utilize the credit. He additionally mentioned his intention to discourage car exports from Mexico for US consumers by imposing tariffs. Trump also criticized Google and hinted at potential consequences for the company. Regarding TikTok, he did not directly address continuing Chinese ownership but expressed difficulty in banning the app due to concerns about free speech.
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A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Jan Leike, a former leader at OpenAI who recently resigned, expressed concerns that safety has been neglected in favor of product development in the influential artificial intelligence company. Leike emphasized the importance of preparing for the next generation of AI models, focusing on safety and analyzing the societal impacts of such technologies. Leike called for OpenAI to prioritize safety and become a "safety-first AGI company." OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, responded by acknowledging the concerns and pledging a more detailed response. The resignation follows the departure of co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, who cited a desire to work on a new meaningful project.
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Sam Altman to step down as Oklo chairman
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will step down as chairman of Oklo, a nuclear technology startup, to potentially facilitate a collaboration with OpenAI. This move led to an over 11% drop in Oklo's shares. Jacob DeWitte, Oklo CEO and co-founder, will assume the chairman role. Oklo plans to develop a small modular nuclear reactor by 2027 and continues exploring partnerships, especially with AI companies, aiming to enhance sustainable energy solutions as interest in nuclear power resurges.
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
TechCrunch
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1m ago
Medial
ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI chatbot, has rapidly gained popularity, reaching 300 million weekly active users. OpenAI expanded its offerings with models like GPT-4o and Codex. Partnerships with companies like Apple and projects like Project Stargate bolster its global reach. However, OpenAI faces challenges, including internal changes, copyright lawsuits, and competition from global AI developers. Despite these hurdles, OpenAI continues to innovate, introducing features like coding aids in ChatGPT, AI-generated images, and international data residency programs.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman critiques DeepSeek’s cost claims, says, ‘Some zeros missing!’ | Mint
Livemint
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5m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlights India's growing significance in AI, noting a tripling of Indian users in the past year. During his visit to India, Altman discussed AI's future in the country and expansion plans but remained non-committal on specific projects. He dismissed cost claims about China's Deep Seek, indicating skepticism toward the alleged low development cost. Altman also revisited his previous comments on India's AI initiatives, acknowledging changes in the cost landscape for developing frontier AI models.
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Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI ignores Ola, says Ather EV is best scooter in India
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Krutrim AI chatbot, created by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, has faced controversy after naming Ather Energy's 450X Gen 3 as the best electric scooter in India, despite competition from Ola. Krutrim, designed to rival chatbots like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, made this declaration in response to a user's question. The chatbot highlighted the Ather 450X's top-notch ride quality, performance, and battery features. Krutrim recently launched its own chatbot, Krutrim Assistant, and confirmed that it is based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5 language model.
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